Land Use & Zoning

In Florida, 'eminent domain' gives the government the power to:

ARegulate land use through zoning ordinances
BTake private property for public use with just compensation✓ Correct
CImpose deed restrictions on private property
DAssess property taxes above market value

Explanation

Eminent domain is the government's constitutional power to take private property for a public purpose, provided the owner receives just compensation. In Florida, this process is called condemnation and is governed by Chapter 73 F.

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